The school was established in 1888 as Lutheran mission. It was run under the German missionaries until 1988 when the government took over. During years, Bethel transformed from a teachers training college to a mixed boys and girls school. The last group of boys left in 1992. Bethel Girls High opened its doors to girls only in 1993, after the construction of the 10 hostels by the Government. The first principal for the girl's school was Mr. J.R.F Pretorius.